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Parkfield, CA

Parkfield, CA.

Population: 5,207 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Parkfield, CA is $627,521 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $597,500 after a median 38 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$627,521

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$627,521
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$627,521
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$597,500
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$416
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,956/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,009/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,261/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,551/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary, San Miguel Joint Union, Shandon Joint Unified
Schools include
Pleasant Valley Elementary, Lillian Larsen Elementary, Parkfield Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Klau/Buena Vista Mine (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,395
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,905

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Pianetta Winery Airstrip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA, ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-292 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
20.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,218
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
58.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,890
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
663

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ParkfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$627,521$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$597,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,218$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Parkfield, CA?
$627,521.
What is the median sale price in Parkfield, CA?
$597,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Parkfield, CA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Parkfield, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Parkfield, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in Parkfield, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Parkfield, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Parkfield, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Parkfield, CA?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Parkfield, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Parkfield, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Parkfield, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Parkfield

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